Behind the Scenes: Nicholas Miller Went from Law to Nails
What started out as a hobby turned into a successful career for nail technician Nicholas Miller, who is now building an impressive portfolio.
Keeping the Lid On Hazardous Waste.
Rita Haider found a legal way to dispose of the salon’s used polish remover.
The Menu is the Message
The salon brochure informs them of Michael’s Standard of Excellence program.
Let Your Customers Do the Giving
M.T. Fencl finds clever ways to market her salon during troubling economic times.
Moonlighting Manicurist Finds Bright Lights, Big Money
Laurie Tedesco, who manicures the hands of television, film, and beauty magazine models and celebrities, has discovered there’s no business like show business.
OPI's Consumer Advertising Campaign Brings Customers Into Salons
NAILS Magazine Launches Two New Ventures
In recognition of the rapidly expanding international nail market, the first-ever issue of NAILS International landed on foreign shores in April this year.
“I” is for Individual
Highly visible locations, high-energy operators, and principals with a vision have all charted i Natural Salons’ course for success.
Under One Roof
Cooperative salon businesses are an emerging trend. Salons are finding that clients want one-stop service for all their health and beauty needs.
Australian Nail Industry Up and Coming
Maggie Schmiedte reports that Australian technicians are hungry for education, even though licensing is not required in that country.
NAILS Wins Coveted Award
NAILS Magazine was voted the Best Special Interest Trade Magazine by the Western Publications Association.
Salon Owners Succeed With Hard Work and a Big Dream
The owners of the largest salon in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, owe their success to specializing in a service they do well, keeping track of every dollar, and thinking service before money.
A Man’s Place Is … In The Salon?
Male nail technicians share their enlightening experiences working, in the female-dominated world of nails
A Tale of Inspiration
Blaming many of the problems in the nail industry in California on foreign immigrants who enter the market and undercut prices, run unlicensed salons, and shoddy work is easy.But a closer look at the person behind the stereotype can be revealing.
Just Nails & Faces Company Profile
“Try to make this the best place, not only for the customer, but for our employees, so they won’t want to go somewhere else.”
Every Square Foot Earns Its Keep
When Milano Salon needed a fresher look, they created an interior that would make money as well as relax clients.
Global Around the World, Popularity and Respect
While best-selling nail services and the demand for them vary widely from country to country, there’s one over – technicians look to america for leadership.